You're Upset

I picked up my desk phone and called my other voice mail to see if he'd already tried to reach me. I winced when I heard that my mailbox was full.

  I hung up and grabbed my purse; then headed off to lunch, knowing Maria would help me put it all in perspective. I was so flustered when I reached the lobby level that I rushed out of the elevator with my only thought being to find my friend. 

When I spotted him, I didn't take note of anyone else until James sidestepped smoothly in front of me and blocked my path.

"Emmy." He frowned down at me. Cupping my elbow, he turned me slightly around. That's when I saw the two women and a man who'd hidden him from my view.

I managed to find a smile for them. "Hello."

James introduced me to his lunch dates. Then he excused us and tugged me off to the side. "What's wrong? You're upset."

"It's all over the place," I whispered. "A picture of us together."

He nodded. "I've seen it."